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8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon. Conclusions. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon. Key Findings across Projects. That students are: Grateful to be included Doing remarkably well under real limitations
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8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Conclusions
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Key Findings across Projects • That students are: • Grateful to be included • Doing remarkably well under real limitations • Working harder than we frequently think • That students need ongoing faculty feedback
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Key Findings across Projects • That there is a need for stronger Library-Faculty collaboration • That the library is an important social academic space • That spaces need to have multiple functions
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value of Doing These Projects • Gaining a vision of our libraries through our students’ eyes • By understanding diverse student groups, libraries can equalize learning opportunities
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value of Doing These Projects • We replace assumptions with data to: • Identify real needs to set priorities • Define information literacy and plagiarism in a local context • Identify needs related to space and function • Share our findings beyond our own offices and programs • Identify where we’re doing well & where we can improve
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value for Research Teams • Provided successful collaboration experience across departments & services • Strengthened communication with students • Deepened our insights into and our appreciation for students • “It made me want to work harder”
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Thank you!
8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Questions?